To appreciate Edinson Cavani’s desire to make his Manchester United debut at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night, look no further than an image Paris Saint-Germain posted on social media to celebrate their 50th birthday in August.
All the club’s favourite players were on there bar one. Cavani. The man nicknamed El Matador. PSG’s all-time top goalscorer.
It was a petty act and one that says much about the manner of Cavani’s departure from the French capital over a contract dispute. It drew fierce criticism from the fans who adore him and did not escape the notice of the player.